#The City Of Light

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January 2025 Newsletter, coming 29/01

Another newsletter dropping in a week, on the 29th! This one's gonna have two goodies as per usual.

The January Writing Goodie(s)

Last time I shared the Book in a Year guide for managing your time to write a book in one year. (You can still download the guide by joining the newsletter.)

This time I'm sharing my Flashcarding method to help you get your story organized from the content side of things. How, specifically?

This method will help with plotting and figuring out what to work on in your writing days/sessions, so you never have to look at the blank screen again 😂

It's also great for troubleshooting your plot in a range of ways, including pacing, timeline, and multiple storylines/POVs. 🔎

It can help you get productive and increases your motivation to write 💪 Roll up those sleeves and get that story written!

If you want to grab this when it comes out on the 29th and beyond, join my newsletter here. ⬅️

(Psst! There may also be an early limited offer for my horror writing course that you can benefit from if that's something you've been interested in! ^^ It's a bit like a beta reading thing, but for my course. If I can get it to work, more details will be provided in my newsletter.)

The January Reader's Goodie

Last month, I shared my short horror story, The Siren in the Glass. (You can still grab it by joining the newsletter; it's on the group page.) This month, I'm sharing a long, chunky excerpt from The City of Light, my fantasy novel in the works.

If you're not familiar with The City of Light, here are some links that might be helpful:

WIP intro post

WIP page

tiny battle snippet

breaking the rules snippet

sick ill diseased snippet

and the most recent update, shared on Dec 2024

If you want to grab this when it comes out on the 29th and beyond, join my newsletter here. ⬅️

(I'll reblog this post to tag my City of Light tag list, and if you want to be on the list so you can be updated when anything related to this novel is shared, please let me know.)

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1966 illustration by Brian Sanders by totallymystified Via Flickr: For the story The City Of Light by Jerome Weidman. From Homes And Gardens.

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Moscow, Russia - December 2023

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The Seine at moonrise

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Night drive

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WIP INTRO: The City of Light

The Kingdom of Valgus is in crisis. In the last month, nineteen people have died under mysterious circumstances. The disease is swift, and the death is painful. It is like nothing they have ever seen.

Alev is the Royal Advisor's son, and the next in line to succeed him. When his father is taken ill by this mysterious disease, he embarks on an investigation that will reveal a shocking evil in the heart of his home. In the meantime, he must choose between doing his duty to his father and country, and living the life he has always wanted.

Noctora is the last surviving heir to the Valgan throne, but to her it seems the world has fallen apart. Her brother, Listrik, Heir Apparent to the Crown of Valgus, and her parents, the King and Queen, have all been taken by the illness that has no cure. Young and ill-equipped, she must battle with grief and navigate the choppy waters of courtly affairs in order to continue her family's long reign.

Lucius has always had his life prepared for him, but he has always wanted more. An explorer and adventurer at heart, he tests the limits of Valgus, until one day he breaks a rule he cannot come back from. Hunted as a traitor to his country, Lucius must come to terms with the fact that nothing will ever be the same, and he can never come home.

Lysia is just starting to deal with the loss of Listrik, when she is forced, too, to reckon with the loss of Lucius. As part of her duties, she is ordered to hunt him down and arrest him. But, loyal as she is to the Kingdom of Valgus, can she truly bring herself to doom her childhood friend to the hangman's noose?

FEATURING...

A mystery which takes the reader back to the very origins of Valgus.

Strained political relations and a generous helping of court intrigue.

A super isolationist kingdom hiding a super powerful energy/force.

Finally, some good ****ing character development!

Surprise appearances from Mila and Ragnar.

Spies, manipulation, traitors, trust issues and betrayal.

Maybe a lil' revenge, just for funsies.

[[ WIP page found here. Still under construction. More goodies to come soon.]]

TAG LIST OPEN! Please let me know if you'd like to be tagged on posts related to this WIP. ^^

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Untitled - Paloma Salgado Diaz  , 2024.

Chilean , b. 1990s

Acrylic on canvas , 100 x 120 cm.

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1966 illustration by Brian Saunders by totallymystified Via Flickr: For the story The City Of Light by Jerome Weidman. From Homes And Gardens.

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Moscow, Russia - November 2024

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Autumn golden hour in Regent's Park 🍁🍂🥮